Frank Russell Blevins, 55 of Chapmanville, WV departed this life on, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Francis Select Living, Charleston, WV. He was born September 1, 1961 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Bailey Jr & Junie Blevins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilson & Lizzie (Fairchild) Blevins and Sam & Goldie Kistner, his wife Geneva (Farley) Blevins, two nieces, Delores Jean Blevins and Danielle Hensley, one nephew, Michael Dingess, his f...

Connie Brown, 53, and Kadie Truman 9, of Indore, entered into rest Tuesday, December 27, 2016 after a motor vehicle Accident . Connie was born April 29, 1963 in Rock Camp; she was the daughter of the late George Ramsey and Linda Perez. In addition to her mother, Connie is survived by her husband, Jerry Brown; daughters, Kaila Brown and Golden Brown; 3 grandchildren; brothers George  and James Ramsey; sisters, Mary Burnett and Starla  Arbogast . Kadie Truman was born in Charleston; January ...

Thomas W. Desper Sr., 76, of Charleston, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 27, 2016, surrounded by his family. Thomas was a supportive father, brother, uncle and a friend to everyone he met. Thomas served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the cities of Charleston and Dunbar and was an inspector for the SC Manufacturing Stamping Plant. He also worked security at WV State College. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Edna Burton Des...

Hazel Marie Cavender, 97, of Charleston, was born August 28, 1919 and passed away December 27, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jarrell Dearth Cavender; her parents, Fred H. and Rose Jackson of Buffalo; daughter, Ruth Ann Vickers; grandsons, David W. Cavender and Joseph W. Vickers; brothers, James and Fred Jackson; sisters, Helen McIntosh and Rozella Swisher. She is survived by her son, Edward L. Cavender, USN Ret., and ...

Joyce Ann Ellis, 63, of Belle passed away December 26, 2016 at CAMC General Division following a short illness. She was a caregiver in the health care industry and a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Preceding her in death were her husband, Warren Ellis; sister, Eloise Stricker; and parents, Earl Thomas and Myrtle Evelyn Perdew Allen. Surviving are her son, Brian Edward Elswick of Braxton County; daughter, Wendy Lou Elswick of Belle; brothers, Earl Kenneth Allen, Darrell Lee Allen...

William Burgess Nelson, 44, of South Charleston, WV, departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1972 in Logan, WV a son of Danny & Aloma Nelson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Grady & Patsy Nelson and Burgess & Velma Maynard. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jennifer Nelson; one brother,...

Nardone, Mark Anthony, 54, of Wheeling, WV died on Christmas morning, December 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1962 in Wheeling, WV the son of Mary Alice DeSantis Nardone of Warwood, WV and the late Albert J. Nardone. Mark was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School, a graduate of West Liberty State College in West Liberty, WV and received two masters degrees from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. He was a Teacher, Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Wheel...

Sharon "Bunny" Grandon DIED: December 24, 2016 LOCATION: South Charleston, West Virginia Sharon "Bunny" Eads Grandon, 76 of South Charleston passed away on December 24, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church for 60 years. She worked for Dr. Richard Hawkins for 37 years and was an avid WVU fan. She graduated from Charleston High School class of 1958. Her greatest gift was her love and compassion for her husband, children, gr...

Brenda Lee Baldwin, 67, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home. She was born February 2, 1949, in Charleston, to the late John and Ola Hively. She was a homemaker who lived for the Lord. Over the years she was a mother to not only her kids but to a lot of people. She always had a kind word and a prayer to all those in need. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, James Edgar Baldwin; and he...

Harry G. Strouse Jr., 93, of Ranson, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at his residence. Born July 25, 1923, at Terra Alta, he was the son of Harry G. Strouse Sr. and Nora B. Hammersla Strouse. Harry worked for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. for 40 years, before retiring in 1985, as a telegraph operator and ticket clerk in Harpers Ferry. He attended Fellowship Bible Church. Mr. Strouse Jr. was a graduate of Martinsburg High School, class of 1941 and belonged to the National Rifle Associa...